Canoe excursion among the coves of the Costa Viola
Highlights
- Discover the Costa Viola by canoe from Bagnara Calabra to Cala Janculla
- Admire sea caves and a rock arch as you wander among the coves
- Experience 3 hours of hiking together with an expert guide of the area
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Full description
Get ready to paddle into a purple dream!
Discover Calabria's spectacular Costa Violaby canoe, so called because of the shades the sea takes on at particular times of day. Set off from Bagnara Calabra and explore, together with a guide , sea caves, rock arches and coves that can only be reached by sea, such as the uncontaminated Cala Janculla.
A 3-hour adventure amid nature and wonder!
What we will do
We will meet at the indicated time at the meeting point in Bagnara Calabra (RC).
We will be welcomed by the guide who will accompany us on this adventure on the sea of Calabria! After a brief introductory briefing and the handover of equipment, we will begin our excursion along the spectacular Costa Viola, overlooking the Strait of Messina.
We will paddle between sheer cliffs, passing wild coves and sea caves where we can cast our eyes to admire their play of light. During the approximately 1 km route, we will also be able to take a dip in the crystal-clear waters and admire from the sea the wonderful Cala Janculla, characterised by incredible biodiversity.
We will continue to a natural rock arch, and then reverse course and return to the starting point.
The activity will last a total of 3 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable from the age of 11; children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Swimming skills are recommended.
Other information
The activity takes place from May to September and is confirmed with a minimum of 3 participants.
The facility has 2 double canoes and 4 single canoes, for a maximum of 8 participants.
There is a bar with toilets at the meeting point; no showers or changing rooms are available. The guide will carry a waterproof bag to store small personal belongings of the participants.
Itis not possible to participate with your own dog.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable sportswear
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Flip-flops
- Water bottle
- Beach towel
- Waterproof mobile phone case
- Sun cream
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Bagnara Calabra, Reggio Calabria

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.